Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church

We’re looking for someone excited about a culture of discipleship and multiplication—every disciple making disciples, developing leaders, and multiplying groups, pastors and churches. Every LEMC Pastor must be credentialed, or be willing to pursue credentialing, as a Licensed or Ordained Ministry with the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada (EMCC).

They will primarily focus on leading LEMC’s youth ministry (grades 6-12), while assisting in other areas as part of the pastoral team. Their work is empowering, helping others contribute and grow in their skills and leadership.

Full-time:

This position is expected to work 45 hours per week on average, including weekends and some evenings.

Oversee the Jr youth (gr. 6-8) and Sr youth (highschool) ministries - Wednesday night program, special events and serving events, and conferences and retreats (about 4/year) - for the purpose of discipling youth, helping them live missionally, and creating vibrant Christian community

Recruit, empower, and equip a team of volunteer Youth Leaders to play significant roles in the ministry

Invest more heavily in a few of the youth - through mentoring, huddles, or the Student Leadership Team (SLT) - to help them grow in their faith and leadership

Develop and facilitate the youth ministry vision and strategy, in alignment with the overall vision and strategy of LEMC and under the supervision of the Lead Pastor

Provide care to Youth Leaders, youth and families, as needed

Communicate effectively and consistently with parents, leaders, and youth

Complete administrative tasks to help the youth program thrive: organizing and planning events, printing, permission forms, etc

Oversee the running of Jr and Sr Youth social media and group chats





Preach 6-8 times per year in the Sunday service, and emcee as needed

Plan 2-3 family events (for kids and youth families) over the course of the year, in collaboration with the Children’s Ministry Director

Use the summer months (June-August) to prepare a vision for the coming school year, to communicate a calendar of events with staff and Youth Leaders, and to prepare/adjust the Youth Leader team as needed for the coming year

Oversee the LEMC Outpost (Student Missional Community) in Atwood, which is a weekly summer program (July/August) that connects with students in the Atwood community

Assist with Vacation Bible School in July, in connection with Children’s Ministry Director

Assist children’s ministry, by teaching in the High Voltage program on Sunday mornings, once a month

Assist parents with helpful tools they need for spiritual leadership in the home

Participate in denominational initiatives, such as EMCC camps or the Area Network Group for pastors

Ensure all RISK policies are implemented and carefully being followed in your ministries, including the screening and training of all volunteers in Youth Ministry

Keep attendance lists up to date in Planning Center Online (PCO), and available to the RISK Committee upon request

Create and effectively manage the youth ministry budget

Seek ongoing training, mentoring and development

Regularly attend LEMC Sunday services

Meet regularly with Lead Pastor for coaching and support

Stay familiar with LEMC policies, as needed

At the beginning of the performance year, Council will share the current Job Expectations, and the Next Gen Pastor will create their Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the year. org with your resume and cover letter by Sunday, October 25th at the latest.

📌 Pastor - Full-time - (Ontario)
🏢 Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church
📍 Ontario